Paradigm Shift and Kuhn's Cycle Overview

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What is the main purpose of Kuhn's cycle in resolving conflicting paradigms?

Maintaining the existing paradigm

Creating more conflicting paradigms

Ignoring conflicting paradigms

Requiring objectivity and openness (correct)

In which stage of Kuhn's cycle do new questions or anomalies emerge that the current model can't address?

Model Crisis

Normal Science

Prescience

Model Drift (correct)

What happens in the Model Revolution stage of Kuhn's cycle?

The existing paradigm is maintained

Prescience stage is reached

The model fails to resolve problems

A new conceptual worldview is established (correct)

Which historical example demonstrates a paradigm shift from Aristotle's physics?

Galileo and Newton's physics Signup and view all the answers

What does the Scientific Revolution primarily transition from?

Reliance on religious authorities Signup and view all the answers

According to Kuhn, what stage precedes Normal Science in a paradigm's development?

Prescience Signup and view all the answers

What drives social change during the Waves of Change?

Advanced technology Signup and view all the answers

Which revolution is characterized by the transition from hunting and gathering to settled farming?

Agricultural Revolution Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in social stratification during the discussed transitions?

Land ownership Signup and view all the answers

During which period did significant population growth occur as a result of increased food availability?

Agricultural Revolution Signup and view all the answers

What major change did the Industrial Revolution bring about?

Improved living conditions Signup and view all the answers

Which era emphasizes the importance of accumulating and sharing knowledge?

Knowledge Revolution Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of paradigm shifts based on Kuhn's theory?

To address discrepancies in existing paradigms Signup and view all the answers

According to Kuhn, which step comes after 'Normal Science' in his cycle of progress?

Model Drift Signup and view all the answers

What does Kuhn describe as a metamorphosis in his book 'The Structure of Scientific Revolutions'?

Transformation from one way of perceiving to another Signup and view all the answers

In Kuhn's cycle of progress, what stage involves the recognition of established patterns, theories, and standards?

Normal Science Signup and view all the answers

Which term does Kuhn use to describe a fundamental change in the way people perceive and understand the natural world?

Paradigm shift Signup and view all the answers

'Model Crisis' is a phase in which step of Kuhn's cycle of progress?

Paradigm Shift Signup and view all the answers